TERMINATED

Knee Isometric Program (KIP) Home Exercise Programs (HEP) Physical Therapy (PT) Study

Study Overview

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Description

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of a knee isometric program (KIP) as compared to the current gold standard treatment for anterior knee pain (Patellofemoral Clinical Practice Guideline \[CPG\] - Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapy).

Official Title

Effectiveness of a Knee Isometric Program on Reducing Anterior Knee Pain and Improving Functional Outcomes

Quick Facts

Study Start:2024-08-02
Study Completion:2025-09-26
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:TERMINATED

Study ID

NCT06536426

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Ages Eligible for Study:18 Years to 65 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:No
Standard Ages:ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. * Accept all provisions of the study and agree to complete the program in its entirety
  2. * Age between 18-65
  3. * Complaint of anterior knee pain for at least 4 weeks, but no more than 12 months
  4. * Prescribed referral for physical therapy for their knee(s) from one of the investigators
  1. * Potential participant does not agree to comply with study protocols or does not wish to be subjected to a random group allocation
  2. * Any neurological or degenerative musculoskeletal condition involving the lower extremities
  3. * Ages outside of 18-65
  4. * Surgical history or fracture within the last 12 months on the affected extremity(ies)
  5. * Currently participating in a structured strength training program
  6. * Inability to access clinic for data collection or follow-up sessions
  7. * Significant anatomical anomaly or limb alignment disorder as diagnosed by medical professional (femoral anteversion/retroversion, patella alta/baja, varus/valgus deformities, patella deformities/fractures, osteotomy procedures, limb lengthening procedures)
  8. * Significant cartilage damage as diagnosed by medical professional (grade 3+ chondral defects of the femur or patella)
  9. * Any other condition that limits full weight bearing of the affected lower extremity(ies)
  10. * Vulnerable populations

Contacts and Locations

Study Locations (Sites)

Houston Methodist Research Institute
Houston, Texas, 77030
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: The Methodist Hospital Research Institute

Study Record Dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2024-08-02
Study Completion Date2025-09-26

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2024-08-02
Study Completion Date2025-09-26

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Anterior Knee Pain Syndrome